Earlier today, Jamie T took to Twitter to announce the release of his new album, The Theory Of Whatever. Fresh off his barnstorming set in the John Peel tent at last month’s Glastonbury, a show that NME gave five stars and said, “the returning indie legend delivered a brilliantly rowdy John Peel Stage headline set for only his second show in five years;” Jamie T dropped his new album earlier than expected.
My new album The Theory of Whatever is out now. It’s a collection of songs I’ve worked on for the last few years and I’m very proud of it. Thank you to all the friends who helped out @hugowhitenoise, Tom Dinsdale, Olly Burden, @matthewmaltese, @CharlesWatson__ pic.twitter.com/fmqxWc01N9
— Jamie T (@jamietmusic) July 22, 2022
The Theory Of Whatever is his fifth album and his first since 2016’s Trick. Rolling Stone UK says of the album, “the indie veteran’s first album in six years demonstrates why he’s become one of Britain’s most beloved cult musicians,” and awarded it four out of five stars. On the gap between albums, Jamie T told Rolling Stone UK, “I don’t think I’m necessarily very good at what I do and it takes me a long time to do shit well.”
The singer continued, “I don’t have a need to be seen the whole time, either. I don’t care and I don’t give a shit! I like making music, but it’s not incredibly important to me. I’d go as far as to say I detest being around all the time. I don’t want to be the type of human being who needs to represent themselves every week and tell everyone what they’re eating in order to be a good musician.”
Asked about the anxiety that has plagued him throughout his life and inspired his debut album Panic Prevention back in 2007 the singer told the magazine, “Yeah, I was struggling with anxiety, panic attacks, and I felt completely out of my depth. It was a constant battle, and it was hard to get help for that when you’re playing to 10,000 people, so you do struggle”.
When asked about his mental health now he opened up, “Yeah, I’m just happy now. I couldn’t give less of a fuck. If you take anything from this, I want you to know that I’m zen about this shit. I’m happy and that needs to come across. I’ve just grown up a bit and it’s why I don’t give a shit!”
On sale now https://t.co/NpsfR3Q3MC
— Jamie T (@jamietmusic) July 19, 2022
Jamie T will take to the road to play a run of acoustic shows in record stores up and down the country to support the release of his new album. He will also be playing at larger venues with his full band in the UK in November 2022, tickets can be purchased here.
30/07/2022 – Album Release Show – Engine Rooms – Southampton
01/08 – Album Release Show – Chalk – Brighton
02/08 – Album Release Show – Empire – Coventry
04/08 – Album Release Show – Brudenell Social Club – Leeds
05/08 – Album Release Show – Liquid Room – Edinburgh
07/08 – Album Release Show – Hanger 34 – Liverpool
08/08 – Album Release Show – Thekla – Bristol
08/11 – O2 Academy – Glasgow
10/11 – O2 City Hall – Newcastle
11/11 – O2 Academy – Birmingham
12/11 – O2 Academy – Leeds
14/11 – O2 Academy – Glasgow
15/11 – O2 Academy – Sheffield
17/11 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
18/11 – Alexandra Palace – London
21/11 – University Great Hall – Cardiff
22/11 – Guildhall – Portsmouth
23/11 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester
